Galston District Garden Club want to thank the Community and wider public for the support to boost cash for Charity at the recent October Open Garden Weekend.
The weather could not have been extra good. I wish to congratulate the garden owners for his or her presentation of their gardens, the gatekeepers for their attendance at each gate and others working behind the scene.
In the New Year, we might be on the lookout for new gardens top open for this event in 2024. If you realize of a garden or wish to open your own backyard the Club would love to pay attention to from you.
On the eighth November, we had our last assembly till 2nd Wednesday in February. We welcome new members and guests. Come and benefit from the club’s guest audio system, backyard rambles and the corporate of individuals with an interested in gardening.
At our recent assembly, we had an fascinating discuss Bromeliads. Alan bought along some of his collection and the members have been in a place to purchase some of his fascinating vegetation. In fact, he had nothing to take home.
For a function plant in a shady or sheltered space in the garden and even for indoors, you can't look previous the Bromeliad. All arising from the same family (Bromeliaceous) there are a wide range of bromeliads to select from.
They provide great foliage colour and type to the garden, can grow in trees and even produce fruit! Easy to grow and propagate they're a should have for the avid or beginner gardener… They like full sun, common watering, properly drained/sandy soil, and are appropriate for all climatic zones.
Choose a spot within the backyard that receives filtered sun and has well-drained soil. In poorly drained areas, create an elevated mound for free-draining soil or chunky orchid combine. Dig a hole within the prepared mounds the same size as the root ball.
Holding the principle physique of the plant with one hand, gently backfill the hole, pushing the soil under and across the roots so that the plant is sitting high on the mound. If the plant is unstable, you ought to use some supports such as stones or pots to carry it upright while its roots settle in.
Water in nicely. Ensure that you additionally place some water into the central part of the plant, as that is the place they draw in additional moisture as properly. Food every spring and autumn with Dynamic lifter soil improver and plant fertiliser by making use of across the root zone and water in nicely.
Our conferences are on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 37 Arcadia Rd, Galston the Community Hall at 7.00pm. Our subsequent meeting shall be in February 2024. For info concerning our Club please visit our website: www.galstongardenclub.com.au or e-mail: [email protected]
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The Galston Garden Club wish to thank the Community and wider public for the help to raise money for Charity at the latest October Open Garden Weekend.